I have heard preachers say a person shouldn't cry all the time... but my favorite times in God's presence are when I'm bawling! Sometimes I cry just watching others get the touch they need.
My husbands a sobber...
He once prayed God would take the crying away, and he went for a few years without crying in the presence of God.. needless to say he asked for it back and has no desire to lose that softness ever again.
I don't understand it, but it's such a release to cry...
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I once heard a preacher say that some of us, who were crying all the time, needed to get out of our repentant stage and move on. I almost choked. I felt pity for that preacher.
When I am in God's presence, I do cry. I can't help but to. And it is AWESOME!
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Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW
My husbands a sobber...
He once prayed God would take the crying away, and he went for a few years without crying in the presence of God.. needless to say he asked for it back and has no desire to lose that softness ever again.
I don't understand it, but it's such a release to cry...
Just because one cries doesn't mean one is in constant repentence. It is sometimes a humbling; like we see in some men. (not being negative to men here). Many times, when I am flooded or overwhelmed with emotion, the tears fall... tears of joy, tears of love, and tears of gratefullness that an awesome God like He is who love me like He does.
As for the men and crying, I see nothing "sissy" about it. I love manly, masculine men. Rough and tough! LOL. But when a man can't shed tears in the presence of God, that , to me, is a pride issue. I don't mean they have to cry in the sanctuary in front of everyone, either. If they only time they shed tears is when they are alone with God, so be it! If they are secure enough to cry anytime, so be it!
I am reminded of the song, "Blessed are the tears that fall... they clean the windows of your soul.... they usher in a change of heart, and bring a joy that angels know" I think Bryan Duncan sings it! Very pretty song...
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I have really enjoyed reading thru this thread. God does come to us individually as our needs are all different. We never know just when he is going to come in that special awesome way as only He can.
One of these times for me was a few years back when we moved from the east coast almost to the west coast. God had been dealing with me for some time about being willing to move to help with my FIL who was terminally ill. My husband at the time had not even brought up the idea of moving. He had always said he would never move back home because it was such a nightmare to be with his family. But I kept feeling like we were going to move and God was preparing me for that. I never said anything to him because I felt that God wanted it that way. I will never forget MrB calling me while he was visiting his Dad and asking me if I would be willing to move there with him. He was so shocked when I said yes with no hesitation. I remember the phone call so vividly in my mind. We both were sobbing on the phone, as I told him how that God had been working to orchestrate the whole thing on our behalf.
I remember just as vividly the 3000+ mile in the uhaul. We had been riding and riding long enough to be tired, and we were tired enough to be silly. We were all sitting in the front seat of the cab of the truck. MrB, MrsB and our 15 yr old daughter at the time. We were trying to find a good radio station and were scanning them back and forth. We found a station that had some pretty good music. It worked well for quite a while. Then all of a sudden this group came on that could not sing. I mean, the were not hitting the notes, they were way off key and we were laughing. We were wondering how they ever got to be on the radio. Yes we were tired and silly. But in the middle of it all a voice that I recognized spoke to me and said, "but listen to the words". It was the old song that says - Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand, But I know Who holds tomorrow and I know Who holds my hand-
God's presence came in that truck so strong for me that day. We have had a number of trials that could have done us in if it were not for the fact that we could hold on to this promise. God Knows! I do not have time here to tell you all that he has brought us thru, but one thing I can tell you is that He knows, and not only does He know, but He knows just what to do about every situation. I just thank Him so much for putting the pieces together as He does. But not only do I thank Him for what He does but also for who He is! He is God! So faithful, so trusting, so righteous, so good! Can't say enough about Him.
Just because one cries doesn't mean one is in constant repentence. It is sometimes a humbling; like we see in some men. (not being negative to men here). Many times, when I am flooded or overwhelmed with emotion, the tears fall... tears of joy, tears of love, and tears of gratefullness that an awesome God like He is who love me like He does.
As for the men and crying, I see nothing "sissy" about it. I love manly, masculine men. Rough and tough! LOL. But when a man can't shed tears in the presence of God, that , to me, is a pride issue. I don't mean they have to cry in the sanctuary in front of everyone, either. If they only time they shed tears is when they are alone with God, so be it! If they are secure enough to cry anytime, so be it!
I am reminded of the song, "Blessed are the tears that fall... they clean the windows of your soul.... they usher in a change of heart, and bring a joy that angels know" I think Bryan Duncan sings it! Very pretty song...
I have really enjoyed reading thru this thread. God does come to us individually as our needs are all different. We never know just when he is going to come in that special awesome way as only He can.
One of these times for me was a few years back when we moved from the east coast almost to the west coast. God had been dealing with me for some time about being willing to move to help with my FIL who was terminally ill. My husband at the time had not even brought up the idea of moving. He had always said he would never move back home because it was such a nightmare to be with his family. But I kept feeling like we were going to move and God was preparing me for that. I never said anything to him because I felt that God wanted it that way. I will never forget MrB calling me while he was visiting his Dad and asking me if I would be willing to move there with him. He was so shocked when I said yes with no hesitation. I remember the phone call so vividly in my mind. We both were sobbing on the phone, as I told him how that God had been working to orchestrate the whole thing on our behalf.
I remember just as vividly the 3000+ mile in the uhaul. We had been riding and riding long enough to be tired, and we were tired enough to be silly. We were all sitting in the front seat of the cab of the truck. MrB, MrsB and our 15 yr old daughter at the time. We were trying to find a good radio station and were scanning them back and forth. We found a station that had some pretty good music. It worked well for quite a while. Then all of a sudden this group came on that could not sing. I mean, the were not hitting the notes, they were way off key and we were laughing. We were wondering how they ever got to be on the radio. Yes we were tired and silly. But in the middle of it all a voice that I recognized spoke to me and said, "but listen to the words". It was the old song that says - Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand, But I know Who holds tomorrow and I know Who holds my hand-
God's presence came in that truck so strong for me that day. We have had a number of trials that could have done us in if it were not for the fact that we could hold on to this promise. God Knows! I do not have time here to tell you all that he has brought us thru, but one thing I can tell you is that He knows, and not only does He know, but He knows just what to do about every situation. I just thank Him so much for putting the pieces together as He does. But not only do I thank Him for what He does but also for who He is! He is God! So faithful, so trusting, so righteous, so good! Can't say enough about Him.
That is beautiful! I enjoy seeing how God works. I understand what you were talking. I've seen God start to work on myself and then some time later, lordchocolate and I are on the same page because we listened to God when we was speaking to us sometime earlier. It is beautiful when we submit to God's plan. Can you imagine if you had not been listening to God, not letting him prepare you... then your husband calls in a time of need and then he would have had to deal with convincing a wife to move and deal with an ill parent... Mr.B. was blessed to have a wife that listens to God!
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That is beautiful! I enjoy seeing how God works. I understand what you were talking. I've seen God start to work on myself and then some time later, lordchocolate and I are on the same page because we listened to God when we was speaking to us sometime earlier. It is beautiful when we submit to God's plan. Can you imagine if you had not been listening to God, not letting him prepare you... then your husband calls in a time of need and then he would have had to deal with convincing a wife to move and deal with an ill parent... Mr.B. was blessed to have a wife that listens to God!
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am blessed to have a husband who was willing to lay aside all of his wants and wishes for a need greater than his own. It was a time in my life when I literally saw Romans 8:28 come to pass in my life. Certainly not overnight but over time. I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am blessed to have a husband who was willing to lay aside all of his wants and wishes for a need greater than his own. It was a time in my life when I literally saw Romans 8:28 come to pass in my life. Certainly not overnight but over time. I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
Isn't that the truth! My pastor has been teaching a lot on this lately, about how God's plan and ours may never look the same, but we can rest assured that it is all in His hands and He is not worried. This thought can give you so much peace of mind if you really embrace it.
I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
Isn't that the truth! My pastor has been teaching a lot on this lately, about how God's plan and ours may never look the same, but we can rest assured that it is all in His hands and He is not worried. This thought can give you so much peace of mind if you really embrace it.
Yes it's true that hard times, even tragic times come our way, even with God in control... Sometimes God let's you know and then times you are clueless. I remember when I found out there was something wrong with my baby I was carrying. I knew GOD could work a miracle and heal this child, but I also knew that is was God's plan not to heal her. It wasn't that I had no faith, it's just sometimes God takes you down a certain path for a certain reason. This tragedy changed my life and I have had to pray for friends who've held their lifeless babies in their arms, knowing how it felt. I was able to be there for them. I understood what they were feeling.
Then there are times when I know that something is just "wrong" and deep down I know that it will be alright. I could not explain it but I just knew it would work out. I told my MIL that God was going to move for her real soon in something she desperately needed. There was no way it could happen, but 2 weeks later it was over and done with and worked out perfectly!
The times when you just don't know what it going to happen, those are hard for me! When you are truely walking by faith and not by sight! But it's also in those times when I see miracles! We serve an awesome God!
God does work all things out for the good!
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